[ad_1] The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has entered into a partnership with MakeMyTrip, marking a significant milestone in public-private collaboration aimed at revolutionising tourism in the region. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between both the parties to launch an initiative to elevate Goa’s tourism beyond its …
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What Is MACD? Moving Average Convergence Divergence
When the 12-day and 26-day exponential moving averages converge on a single price, signaling a lack of momentum in either price direction, the MACD line will approach zero and sit close to the centerline of the chart. The MACD histogram is generally below the zero line and consists of negative …
Read More »Dubai launches five-year multiple-entry visa for Indian tourists amid surging visitor numbers, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Dubai has announced a Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa to further bolster travel between India and Dubai, underscoring its commitment to fostering sustained economic collaborations and encouraging tourism and business ties. This visionary initiative has been unveiled as Dubai welcomed a record 2.46 million overnight visitors from India in 2023, marking …
Read More »Digi Yatra to be introduced at Chennai airport by March 31, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said Digi Yatra will be launched at the Chennai airport by March 31. Currently, Digi Yatra, which was launched in December 2022, is available at 13 airports. It provides for contactless, seamless movement of passengers at various checkpoints at airports based on Facial …
Read More »American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points. The airline said on Tuesday that checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise from USD …
Read More »Aditya Kumar Halwasiya picks up 13% stake in Tourism Fin Corp India for INR 247 crore, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Mutual funds bought 4,50,000 and 9,095 shares of Tourism Finance Corp.of India and TARC, respectively. The market value of Tourism Finance Corp and TARC was Rs 8.23 crore and Rs 0.15 crore, respectively. Aditya Kumar Halwasiya, a retail individual investor, on Tuesday picked up a 13 per cent stake …
Read More »Visa applications from New Delhi surge by 10% in 2023, close in on pre-pandemic levels, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Visa application volumes from New Delhi witnessed 10 per cent year-on-year growth in 2023, marking a significant recovery to 82 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. The resurgence in travel confidence and the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions were key drivers behind this upward trend, according to VFS Global, the …
Read More »New terminal building, connectivity projects given a green flag in Jammu; tourism to get a boost, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Among the multiple development projects worth over INR 32,000 crores inaugurated in Jammu yesterday, the new terminal building at Jammu Airport was also given a green flag. To be spread over a 40,000 sqm area, the new terminal building will be equipped with modern facilities catering to …
Read More »Hotels set for 11-13% revenue growth next fiscal on a high base: CRISIL, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation only Hotel industry in India is slated for a healthy revenue growth of 11-13 per cent in the next fiscal after a strong 15-17 per cent growth in the current fiscal, backed by steady domestic demand and ramp up in foreign traveller demand, stated a …
Read More »Singapore green jet fuel levy on travellers ignites funding debate, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Singapore on Monday said travellers would need to bear the cost of the transition toward green jet fuel, announcing plans for a levy that would lift ticket prices on departing flights as the aviation industry searches for a viable funding model. Introduced by Singapore’s transport …
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